A bicameral legislature is(was) ______.
a. a result of compromise between the slave states and non-slave states
b. composed of two chambers, the House of Representatives and the House of Commons
c. an example of a check and balance system within Congress
d. designed in such a way as to pass legislation quickly and efficiently
c. an example of a check and balance system within Congress
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Brazilians have a strong sense of national identity because
a. the country enjoyed a homogenous linguistic and colonial experience. b. regional secessionist movements have been uncommon. c. racial identity has rarely been the basis of political action. d. optimistic myths about the country's future have been and continue to be persistently believed by the citizenry. e. All of these.
According to your textbook, what seems to be the trend regarding iron triangles in American politics?
a. They are less important than in the past. b. They are less powerful than in the past. - c. They are much stronger than in the past. d. They are weaker than in the past.
A four-letter profanity worn on a sweatshirt would most likely be considered __________
a. hate speech b. fighting words c. obscenity d. protected speech
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. The Doha Round of trade negotiations was successful in that many countries committed to take definitive steps to further open their markets. 2. Developing countries have argued the need to pursue protectionist policies in order to offset competitive disadvantages and to gain preferential access to markets in developed countries. 3. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation body are both organizations that work to enhance trade and investment linkages in Asia. 4. The Free Trade Area of the Americas is a successfully implemented trade agreement linking 34 countries of the Americas and promoting job growth among all countries. 5. The Trans-Pacific Partnership, currently under consideration, would include 12 countries and account for 40% of U.S. trade, while the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership would significantly expand commercial and investment ties between the United States and the European Union.